Devotional Reflection Based on the Incident of Peter Cutting Off Malchus's Ear: “Then one of those standing near drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.” ( Mark 14:47, Today's Korean Version ) 1. Identifying the People Involved: The person who stood beside Jesus and drew the sword was Simon Peter . The servant of the high priest was named Malchus . “Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.” ( John 18:10 ) 2. Jesus' Response to Peter's Action: (a) Jesus said: “Permit even this.” ( Luke 22:51, KJV: “Suffer ye thus far”; RSV: “No more of this” ) The Greek words clarify this: “ἕως τούτου” (“heōs toutou”) = “up to this point” or “even this” “ἐᾶτε” (“eate”) = “allow it,” “let it be,” “leave it alone” Therefore, Jesus is essentially saying: “Let them do what they are doing. Do not resist any further.” “If ...
왜 하필이면 ...? 왜 하필이면 믿음이 흔들리고 영적으로 퇴보할 때에 재물 ( 수입 ) 이 늘어나는 것일까요 ? ( 참고 : 시편 62:3,4, 10) 사탄의 전략입니다 . 사탄의 목적은 우리로 하여금 하나님과 재물을 겸하여 섬기게 하다가 ( 마태복음 6:24) 결국에는 하나님 보다 재물을 더 의지하게 하는 것입니다 . 사탄의 목적은 우리로 하여금 하나님을 미워하고 돈을 사랑하게 만드는 것입니다 . " 돈을 사랑하는 것이 온갖 악의 뿌리가 됩니다 . 이것을 가지려고 열망하는 사람들이 믿음에서 떠나 방황하다가 많은 고통을 당하고 마음의 상처를 입습니다 ." ( 디모데전서 6 장 10 절 , 현대인의 성경 ).